CONFIRMED ROADIES
After last summers "once in a life time road trip" we were hooked-if bored one evening see pamelacollins.blogspot.com (North to Alaska) for sordid details. There are plenty of reasons to hit the road and celebrate America's (and Canada too!) cultural heritage and natural wonders. Although we haven't experienced the meandering version-our trip is kinda planned and suits our purpose. Our focus are the FIVE F'S (family, friends, fishers, faith, forests). With the blessing of health and time we are free to visit and experience our F's. We have also learned the way to a healthy life style on a long road trip....goal for this trip is to eat green and healthy- no more Bubba's Jerky and Corn Dogs. Bubba is even bringing his Vita Mixer. Nothing like a Slimey I mean green smoothie to start the day off. Pleep only indulges in the banana smoothies...no green for the Pleepmeister. And yes there has been a new addition to the Collins Road Family- Pleep now has a sister- Pleetisha (aka Sis). After he laid down the rules of the road to Sis and made it clear who is in charge of this rig she smiled sweetly and said "you bet Bro!" So come along for the ride- Happy Trails!
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DAY 48 QUEBEC CITY....MORE HONEYMOON REMEMBERANCES
QUEBEC CITY
Capital city of Quebec Province- population 491,000- the Algonquin word meaning "where the river narrows. Old Quebec City was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985. The last time we were here was on that honeymoon in 1976. Still quaint and charming as ever.No other place in Canada has so much history squeezed into such a small spot. Upper Town was a barren, windswept cape when Champlain decided to build a fort here just over 400 years ago. Now, of course, it's a major tourist destination surrounded by cannon-studded stone ramparts.
We stayed next door to the American Embassy which is next door to the ever so famous Frontenac. Very much like our honey moon suite....a former private residence and practically original in every way. To fit in the bathroom, one had to keep the door open. But the smell of baking croissants in the morning made up for the tight quarters. Can't wait to get home to compare those honeymoon pics to this visit. Where did you go on your honeymoon?
Home to many of the city's most famous sites, Upper Town also offers a dramatic view of the St. Lawrence River and the surrounding countryside, especially from a ride on the funicular, or while walking along the Terrasse Dufferin, or standing in front of the majestic Château Frontenac. It's also where you'll find historic buildings, bars, cafés, and shops, along with hotels and bed-and-breakfasts on busy rue St-Jean and several side streets. A very European feel with it's winding cobblestone streets. Ooo la la!
The walkway and funicular are all under construction. It looked like the Canadian version of the Big Dig.
Overcoming the rain and dampness we pressed on.
Bubba, always interested in all things military and history. So up the hill we march to The Citadel. Squish Squish. Must get real rain coat and rubber shoes. After another lecture about my ridiculous "rain gear" Bubba's North Face "rain coat" did not work. He was soaked to the bone. C'est la vie.
Pleep ran up quite a bill in Cool As a Moose. Bubba told him the story of his honeymoon purchase in Quebec. I insisted that he buy a pair of Clogs. Remember, it was the 70's. Bless his heart. He did and near killed himself trying to walk aound in them wanting to appear so cool and nonbubba for his new bride. I believe he heaved them out the window before we arrived to our new love nest in DC. A for effort Bubs.
Ah the "French" so enjoy their cafe's. We Americans are more of a run in and grab a $5 cup of Java at Starbucks and hop back in the car or a la Bubba a drive through Dunkin Donuts for the same. Funny how different cultures manage their time. We all have 24 hrs in a day right? We all have bills to pay, places to go, people to see. Is it the "romantic" cafe setting that has one sit down and linger with that cup of Joe? The view? The people watching?
The food was excellent and the service very much "improved"- meaning a whole lot more English speaking people and more "tourist" level of service delivered= making it easy for ol'Bubs to order. C'est Bonne! Of course the food and wine was and still is outstanding. And every restaurant at dinner time was packed to the gills....in spite of rain and recession.
Such a romantic city Bubba....and in spite of all that rain we had a fun time revisiting our honeymoon spot. Love you Bubba.
QUEBEC CITY
We stayed next door to the American Embassy which is next door to the ever so famous Frontenac. Very much like our honey moon suite....a former private residence and practically original in every way. To fit in the bathroom, one had to keep the door open. But the smell of baking croissants in the morning made up for the tight quarters. Can't wait to get home to compare those honeymoon pics to this visit. Where did you go on your honeymoon?
The walkway and funicular are all under construction. It looked like the Canadian version of the Big Dig.
The food was excellent and the service very much "improved"- meaning a whole lot more English speaking people and more "tourist" level of service delivered= making it easy for ol'Bubs to order. C'est Bonne! Of course the food and wine was and still is outstanding. And every restaurant at dinner time was packed to the gills....in spite of rain and recession. 
